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FEATURES
In the Woods
In 2014, two Waukesha girls hatched a plan to murder their friend, linking the crime to a mythical figure named Slender Man. As the girls prepare to be tried in adult court, authorities continue to ponder why.
By Matt Hrodey | Illustration by Brian Stauffer
Finding Peace
While in college, educator Chris Her-Xiong learned crucial details about her native Laos that today continue to galvanize her work as executive director of Hmong American Peace Academy.
By Georgia Pabst | Photos by Adam Ryan Morris
The Winter of Our Great Content
Jack Frost can nip all he wants. Our arsenal of defenses against the calendar — from curling to hot yoga, sledding to learning the art of slinging lattes — are as potent as the powers of a Marvel Comics superhero.
By Liz Chatterton, Ann Christenson, Mary Jo Contino, Claire Hanan, Matt Hrodey, Amber Jorgenson, Sara Rae Lancaster, Howie Magner, Laura Merisalo, Dan Shafer & Daniel Simmons | Illustrations by Whitney Salgado
A Thin Line
Interim editor Howie Magner’s January letter to our readers.
By Howie Magner
INSIDER
People Power
What if polls ran not just political campaigns but the governments to which they aspire?
By Daniel Simmons
Laser Mugs
By Matt Hrodey
Lasting Impressions
The little braille shop that could.
By Amber Jorgenson
Final Descent
Daily passenger levels at General Mitchell Airport now resemble those from the early 2000s.
By Matt Hrodey
Elevated
By Mary Jo Contino
At an Angle
Covering a community-within-a-community.
By Marissa Evans
Vice Everlasting
The hidden history of Downtown’s old sin district.
By Matthew Prigge
CULTURE
Two’s Company
How one Milwaukee-area couple makes the artistic life work for them.
By Steph Kilen
Equalizing Opportunities
A group of local female artists has formed a collaborative effort that produces exciting community-focused art.
By Debra Brehmer
Fast Five: Kate Mau
By Kristine Hansen
Page Turners
By Claire Hanan
Being Frank
The pingpong enthusiast on Milwaukee’s comedy scene, L.A.’s laundromats and more.
By Dan Murphy
Wonder Woman
By Ann Christenson
Calendar
Attendance required.
By Claire Hanan
Swing Time
By Marcella Jones
PERSPECTIVE
The Big Sleep(y)
Life’s a bit different when you’re near the top of the world.
By Liam Callanan
DINING
The Ring
By Ann Christenson
The Real Africa
Irie Zulu offers a fascinating, exhilarating journey through the cousins of Africa and Jamaica.
By Ann Christenson
Talking Shop with Irie Zulu’s Yollande Deacon
By Ann Christenson
Grain of Sense
Why a beer guy is leaving his misgivings at the door.
By Dan Murphy
Lucky Strike
By Ann Christenson
Squeeze Play
The Juice Kitchen isn’t hard-press to bring healthy beverages to a neighborhood that needs them.
By Molly Rippinger
Ramen Madness
A cookbook devoted to Japanese noodles makes delectable sense.
By Ann Christenson
Yo, Ice Cream
By Ann Christenson
POINT OF VIEW
Italian-born Federica Marchionni left her high-end roots to become CEO of Lands’ End, which means lots of visits to its HQ in tiny Dodgeville, Wis.
By Kristine Hansen